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CITY SPOTLIGHT: San Bernardino, California Part 3
Submitted by Anonymous on Tue, 04/09/2013 - 4:42pmThis post is part of a new series on the CNU Salons, CITY SPOTLIGHT. City Spotlight shines a light on the latest news, developments and initiatives occurring in cities and towns where CNU members live and work.
Great Expectations: The Power of Empowering the Impoverished
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 5:06pmTransit-Oriented Developments are One Answer to Austin’s Growth Need
Submitted by globalsiteplans on Mon, 04/08/2013 - 5:04pmPart of What We Don't Know About Sprawl and Obesity
Submitted by MLewyn on Sun, 04/07/2013 - 12:59pmNumerous studies (such as the one referenced here) have suggested that there is some connection between sprawl and obesity, because residents of sprawl walk less and are thus more likely to weigh more.
Light and Height
Submitted by MLewyn on Fri, 04/05/2013 - 5:27pmOne common argument against tall buildings is that they block out light, creating shadows that block the sun. But as I was walking down Avenue of the Americas (one of Midtown Manhattan's most skyscraper-oriented streets) I saw plenty of sun- just not on my side of the street. What was going on?
How Single Use Can Be Mixed Use
Submitted by MLewyn on Thu, 04/04/2013 - 12:32amHoward Blackson's latest post on the Placemakers blog clarifies the concept of "mixed use." A narrow definition of mixed use limits the term to mixed-use buildings: for example, buildings partially devoted to housing and partially devoted to other uses.
But Blackson points out that a walkable mixed-use neighborhood can include purely residential buildings or even purely residential blocks, as long as those blocks are within walking distance of commercial places.
Waltz Across Texas
Submitted by Robert P. Gordon on Wed, 04/03/2013 - 12:56pmThis post orginally appeared on RGordonArchitect, the architecture and design blog of Chicago-based architect Robert Gordon.
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